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Athlete’s Foot: Types, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Jenny Liu, MD Your Health

Athlete’s Foot: Types, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) is a highly contagious fungal skin infection that develops on the top outer layer of skin on the foot. The rash most commonly crops up in moist, dark areas between the toes (webbing) where air can’t promote healing. We look into the most common symptoms of athlete’s foot.

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What’s Lurking in the Gym’s Locker Room?
By Emily Lockhart Your Health

What’s Lurking in the Gym’s Locker Room?

Sure, the motivation might be contagious in the locker room of your local gym or recreational center, but, shockingly, so are numerous other icky bacterial infections that can spread quickly in moist, hot environments among gym-goers and athletes who share surfaces, towels, and athletic equipment. Don’t be scared of the locker room—just be proactive when […]

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